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Wood and Brass Apothecary Scale, 1950s
Located in Felino, IT
Precision apothecary scale, 1940s-1950s. Wooden base with drawer, brass instruments. Original set
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1950s European Art Nouveau Vintage Brass Instruments

Materials

Metal

Vintage Wood and Brass Apothecary Scale, 1950s
Wood and Brass Apothecary Scale, 1950s
H 19.69 in W 18.12 in D 7.88 in
Large Vintage Pantagraph, English, Brass, Scientific Mapping Instrument
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large vintage pantagraph. An English, brass scientific mapping instrument, dating to the
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Mid-20th Century English Vintage Brass Instruments

Materials

Brass

Vintage Surveyor's Level, Brass, Scientific Instrument, Engineering, Circa 1950
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage surveyor's level. An English, brass scientific instrument with enamelled finish
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Mid-20th Century British Vintage Brass Instruments

Materials

Brass

Vintage Rolling Rule English Brass Scientific Instrument, Navigation, circa 1950
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage rolling rule. An English, brass scientific instrument to aid navigation, dating
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Mid-20th Century English Vintage Brass Instruments

Materials

Brass

20th Century European Wooden Instrument Case
Located in High Point, NC
hold a musical instrument—the distinctive shape suggests a violin. The wood has been painted in a sober
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20th Century European Vintage Brass Instruments

Materials

Wood

Vintage Fuller's Calculator, English Scientific Instrument, Stanley, Mid Century
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage Fuller's Calculator. An English, mahogany and brass cased scientific instrument
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Mid-20th Century British Vintage Brass Instruments

Materials

Brass

Vintage Stereoscope Bar Parallax, Scientific Instrument, JM Glauser, London
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage stereoscope bar parallax. An English, brass scientific instrument for measuring
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1950s English Other Vintage Brass Instruments

Materials

Brass

Vintage Spirit Level, English, Rosewood, Craftsman's Instrument, circa 1950
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage spirit level. An English, Rosewood and craftsman's instrument, dating to the mid
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Mid-20th Century English Vintage Brass Instruments

Materials

Brass

Vintage Laboratory Microscope, German, Scientific Instrument, Carl Zeiss Jena
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage laboratory microscope. A German, enamelled metal scientific instrument by Carl
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Late 20th Century German Modern Vintage Brass Instruments

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Metal, Brass

Exstremely Rare Collection Alcoa Aluminum String Instruments, Bass, Cello, Violin
By Alcoa Aluminum
Located in Buffalo, NY
rare collection of aluminum string instruments,,string bass, ,cello,,and violin....... circa 1930s, all
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Brass Instruments

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Aluminum, Brass

Italy 1930s Ing Ferrero Double Strain Gauge Original Box Measuring Instrument
Located in Milan, IT
, in its original box complete with accessories and magnifying glass. It is an instrument used to
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1930s Italian Vintage Brass Instruments

Materials

Brass

Vintage Balance, English, Mahogany, Scientific Scales, Stanton Instruments, 1960
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
Stanton Instruments of London, dating to the mid-20th century, circa 1960. Beguiling vintage scientific
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Mid-20th Century British Vintage Brass Instruments

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Mahogany

Actinometer Antique Measuring Instrument made by Griffin & Tatlock London in 30s
By Griffin & Tatlock ltd
Located in Milan, IT
Herschel actinometer, 1930s, wood and brass, signed Griffin & Tatlock ltd London. It is an
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1930s British Vintage Brass Instruments

Materials

Wood

1930s Wrist Military Compass in the Shape of a Watch Antique Surveyor Instrument
Located in Milan, IT
Wrist military compass in the shape of a watch in brass, bakelite and leather strap. English
Category

1930s Vintage Brass Instruments

Materials

Bakelite

Lamp Table Pocket Trumpet Brass 19
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
mood lighting Bore brass instrument pitched in Bb, used in brass bands, concert bands and occasionally
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1980s Vintage Brass Instruments

Materials

Brass

Decorative Cornet Brass
Located in Madrid, ES
Decorative bugle golden brass Decorative bugle made of golden brass. This metal wind instrument
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20th Century European Other Vintage Brass Instruments

Materials

Brass

Decorative Cornet Brass
Decorative Cornet Brass
H 5.52 in W 9.85 in D 3.15 in
Vintage Travelling Cartographer's Compass Set, English, Drawing Instruments
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage travelling cartographer's compass set. An English, brass drawing instrument case
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Mid-20th Century British Vintage Brass Instruments

Materials

Brass

Beautiful Antique Brass Scale
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Immerse yourself in the elegance and charm of yesteryear with this exquisite antique brass scale, a
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Mid-20th Century Vintage Brass Instruments

Materials

Marble, Brass

Beautiful Antique Brass Scale
Beautiful Antique Brass Scale
H 25 in W 20 in D 7 in
Vintage Frederick Cooper Brass Trumpet Hunt Bugle Horn Table Lamp 38"
By Frederick Cooper
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Frederick Cooper brass instrument table lamp in the shape of a bugle decorated with black
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Late 20th Century Vintage Brass Instruments

Materials

Brass

Brass Scale w/Weights
Located in Houston, TX
Vintage weight balance scale with counterweights. This includes three counter weights and the counter weights plate holder.
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20th Century European Vintage Brass Instruments

Materials

Brass

Brass Scale w/Weights
Brass Scale w/Weights
H 8 in W 17 in D 8 in
Old Brass British Military Issue Brass Handbell A Great Piece, Second World War
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Old Brass British Military Issue Brass Handbell A Great Piece, Second World War, dated 1942
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1940s British Colonial Vintage Brass Instruments

Materials

Brass

Vintage 5 Draw Brass Telescope
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage brass 5 draw extendable hand telescope. Comes with original cap to cover glass end and
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1970s American Vintage Brass Instruments

Materials

Brass

Vintage 5 Draw Brass Telescope
Vintage 5 Draw Brass Telescope
H 42.63 in Dm 1.63 in
Solid Brass Ships Nautical Miles Gauge
Located in Norwell, MA
Dimensions: 9" H x 7" L x 3" D Made: England Material: Brass Date: 1970
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1970s Vintage Brass Instruments

Materials

Brass

Double Bronze/Brass Apothecary Scale
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a gilt bronze/brass double apothecary scale. It depicts an upside down bronze Corinthian
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20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Vintage Brass Instruments

Materials

Marble, Brass, Bronze

Double Bronze/Brass Apothecary Scale
Double Bronze/Brass Apothecary Scale
H 19 in W 17.75 in D 5.5 in
Brass Boat Compass in Varnished Wood Box
Located in Norwell, MA
meticulously polished and lacquered. This classic marine instrument is fitted to its original hardwood box with
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1940s Vintage Brass Instruments

Materials

Brass

Brass Boat Compass in Varnished Wood Box
Located in Norwell, MA
compass has been meticulously polished and lacquered. This classic marine instrument is fitted to its
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1940s North American Vintage Brass Instruments

Materials

Brass

Brass Boat Compass in Varnished Wood Box
Located in Norwell, MA
and lacquered. This classic marine instrument is fitted to its original hardwood box with a fine
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1950s North American Vintage Brass Instruments

Materials

Brass

1960s Hanging Brass Temperature Thermometer Gauge
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Brass Temperature Gauge 1960s Modern Decorative Brass Hanging Temperature Thermometer Gauge Solid
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brass Instruments

Materials

Brass

Brass Boat Compass in Varnished Wood Box
Located in Norwell, MA
has been meticulously polished and lacquered. This classic marine instrument is fitted to its original
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1930s North American Vintage Brass Instruments

Materials

Brass

Brass Boat Compass in Varnished Wood Box
Located in Norwell, MA
meticulously polished and lacquered. This classic marine instrument is fitted to its original hardwood box with
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1940s North American Vintage Brass Instruments

Materials

Brass

Brass Boat Compass in Varnished Wood Box
Located in Norwell, MA
has been meticulously polished and lacquered. This Classic marine instrument is fitted to its original
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1940s North American Vintage Brass Instruments

Materials

Brass

Vintage Brass Aneroid Barometer Made in France
Located in Stamford, CT
Nice French aneroid barometer in a brass circular case and equipped with a brass handle. A aneroid
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20th Century French Vintage Brass Instruments

Materials

Brass

Brass Boat Compass in Varnished Wood Box
Located in Norwell, MA
been meticulously polished and lacquered. This classic marine instrument is fitted to its original
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1940s North American Vintage Brass Instruments

Materials

Brass

Brass Boat Compass in Varnished Wood Box
Located in Norwell, MA
instrument is fitted to its original hardwood box with a fine varnished finish. The bottom of the compass
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1950s North American Vintage Brass Instruments

Materials

Brass

Brass Boat Compass in Varnished Wood Box
Located in Norwell, MA
gimballed compass has been meticulously polished and lacquered. This Classic marine instrument is fitted to
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1940s North American Vintage Brass Instruments

Materials

Brass

Brass Boat Compass in Varnished Wood Box
Located in Norwell, MA
gimballed compass has been meticulously polished and lacquered. This classic marine instrument is fitted to
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1940s North American Vintage Brass Instruments

Materials

Brass

Brass Boat Compass in Varnished Wood Box
Located in Norwell, MA
gimballed compass has been meticulously polished and lacquered. This classic marine instrument is fitted to
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1940s North American Vintage Brass Instruments

Materials

Brass

Iron Hanging Meditative Brass Gong Set
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
Mateials: a solid brass structure, a cast iron stand, and a rope-wrapped mallet. Lagu selection
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20th Century Turkish Vintage Brass Instruments

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Brass, Iron

Iron Hanging Meditative Brass Gong Set
Iron Hanging Meditative Brass Gong Set
H 30.71 in W 19.69 in D 12.6 in
Copper & brass fuel measures by Sutherland Astell
Located in London, GB
Two copper and brass metric "Checkpump" fuel measures by Sutherland Astell, circa 1950. Made for
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Mid-20th Century English Vintage Brass Instruments

Materials

Brass, Copper

English Barometer of Brass in Wood Housing
Located in Austin, TX
A fine English barometer of brass with a glass facing and wood casing - with ring top for display
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20th Century English Vintage Brass Instruments

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Expanding Spyglass Brass & Leather
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Mid-century spyglass brass & leather (similar to a telescope) expands from 7 1/8 to 17 1/4" - from
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Mid-20th Century American Classical Vintage Brass Instruments

Materials

Brass

Vintage Brass Telescope on Walnut Tripod Stand
Located in North York, ON
Vintage brass telescope on walnut tripod stand. Sold as is for decorative purposes. Country of
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1950s Unknown Industrial Vintage Brass Instruments

Materials

Metal, Brass

Osvaldo Borsani Handles Brass, 1950, Italy
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Milano, IT
Handles Borsani.
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1950s Other Vintage Brass Instruments

Materials

Brass

Osvaldo Borsani Handles Brass, 1950, Italy
Osvaldo Borsani Handles Brass, 1950, Italy
H 10.24 in W 4.73 in D 1.19 in
Brass and Iron "KEKUATAN" Hanging Beam Scale
Located in London, GB
A brass and iron beam scale, marked with KEKUATAN 110 kg. along with various proof and numeral
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Mid-20th Century Asian Vintage Brass Instruments

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Brass, Iron

1900s Brass Bell With Silver Pleated Bear
Located in Vienna, AT
Beautiful and special brass bell with the handle shaped as a bear with stone eyes. Made in Vienna
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20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Vintage Brass Instruments

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Stone, Silver, Brass

Large Vintage Automobile Heavy Brass Car Horn
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Early automobile mounted brass horn. This horn stamped Made in India, is polished with beautiful
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1950s Indian Industrial Vintage Brass Instruments

Materials

Brass

Antique Brass Copper Military Bugle Anzacs The Great War
Located in EDENSOR PARK, NSW
Brass and copper with engraving on front Anzacs The Great War 1914-1918, there are some marks and
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20th Century Vintage Brass Instruments

Materials

Brass

Vintage Bausch & Lomb Brass Harbormaster 0905 Telescope on Tripod Stand
By Bausch & Lomb
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Bausch & Lomb Brass 0905 Harbormaster 48" Telescope on Tripod Stand. Circa Mid to Late
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Mid-20th Century Vintage Brass Instruments

Materials

Brass

20th Century Made in Japan Brass Opera Binocular, 1950s
Located in LEGNY, FR
Very nice opera binocular from the 50s in its original fabric pouch and box. Made of brass
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1950s Japanese Vintage Brass Instruments

Materials

Brass

Brass Frame Desk Magnifying Glass with Horn Handle
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Horn Handle desk style magnifying glass with brass framework and stem. The horn is quite
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20th Century Vintage Brass Instruments

Materials

Brass

Antique Fisher- Scientific Brass & Oak Complete Calibration Weight Set
By Fisher Scientific
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Antique Fisher- Scientific Brass & Oak Complete Calibration Weight Set USA, Circa 1940s
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20th Century American Industrial Vintage Brass Instruments

Materials

Brass

Set of 2 Brass Furniture Leg Embellisher, circa 1930
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Set of two brass decorative embellishers imitating feline paws. Designed by unknown manufacturer
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1930s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brass Instruments

Materials

Brass

Telescope with Adjustable Wooden Legs and Patinated Brass Hardware
Located in Los Angeles, CA
brass fittings and hardware. The piece is for decorative purposes only The piece adjusts from
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20th Century Rustic Vintage Brass Instruments

Materials

Brass

Classic Burl Walnut with Inlaid Brass Swiss Music Box
Located in Lambertville, NJ
This beautiful burl walnut music box with elegant brass inlaid top plays four different tunes. The
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20th Century Swiss Vintage Brass Instruments

Materials

Brass

Wooden and Brass Square Faced Magnifying Glass with Nautical Symbol
Located in Los Angeles, CA
brass frame and brass nautical symbol inlayed at the handle which also displays a brass finial. A
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20th Century American Classical Vintage Brass Instruments

Materials

Brass

Brass Lorgnettes 'Long-Handled Opera Glasses' Mid-Century Italian Design 1930s
Located in Palermo, IT
A splendid pair of 'lorgnettes' (long-handled opera, or theatre, glasses). Lorgnettes, eye glasses held in place by long handles rather than resting on the bridge of one's nose, were...
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1930s Italian Vintage Brass Instruments

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Brass

Vintage Czechoslovakian Brass Army Military Boy Scout Bugle Trumpet Horn
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage military / boy scouts style brass bugle, made in Czechoslovakia. Measure: 17".
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Late 20th Century Vintage Brass Instruments

Materials

Brass

Vintage Taper Maker, English, Brass, Shipwright's Woodworking Tool, circa 1950
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage taper maker. An English, brass shipwright's woodworking tool, dating to the mid
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Mid-20th Century English Vintage Brass Instruments

Materials

Brass

Maitland Smith Art Nouveau Style Large Standing Brass Nautilus Magnifying Glass
By Maitland Smith
Located in Doylestown, PA
clear and in good condition, no cracks. Brass has a nicely aged patina. Maitland Smith tag is on the
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Late 20th Century Chinese Art Nouveau Vintage Brass Instruments

Materials

Brass

Set of Vintage Mortise Gauges, Four, Rosewood, Brass, Carpenter's Tools
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a set of vintage mortise gauges. 4 English, rosewood and brass carpenter's tools, dating to
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Mid-20th Century European Vintage Brass Instruments

Materials

Brass

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An assortment of vintage brass instruments is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct vintage brass instruments — often made from metal, brass and wood — can elevate any home. Vintage brass instruments have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Vintage brass instruments made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Industrial — are very popular at 1stDibs. Many vintage brass instruments are appealing in their simplicity, but Hertha Baller, Walter Bosse and Carl Zeiss produced popular vintage brass instruments that are worth a look.

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Prices for vintage brass instruments can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, vintage brass instruments begin at $55 and can go as high as $62,699, while the average can fetch as much as $1,161.

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